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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,897.08, 16,327.70 and 6,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,897.08, 16,327.70 and 6,268.60 is: 9,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,897.08 : 16,327.70 = 6,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,897.08/16,327.70 = 6,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,897.08x = 16,327.70 × 6,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,897.08x = 102,351,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,351,820.22/10,897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.59

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